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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Can I Tell You A Secret?

I have a good friend who is really into mysteries and spy craft. He really likes things like hidden doors and secret messages, which was why when I saw this idea on Pinterest, I knew I had to make a set of these secret message glasses for my friend!

Didn't they turn out awesome?!

I used my awesome Silhouette machine to make the stencil, flip the wording backward, and cut the stencil out of vinyl. I used the following phrases: "I spit in that", "this isn't your glass", "you have just been poisoned" and "did it taste funny?"

I applied the stencils to the bottoms of the glasses I bought, making sure you could read the sayings through the bottom of the glass.

I taped off the edges around the stencil, just to make sure I didn't get any etching cream where I didn't want it to go.

Then I applied the etching cream. I use Armour Etch, which you can buy at Michael's or your local craft store.

The directions say to leave the etching cream on for 5 minutes, but I like to leave it on a little longer, usually about 20 -30 minutes. Then you just wash it off in the sink, and I have a soft sponge I use for etching projects to make sure all the cream comes off.

Once all the cream is washed off, peel off the stencil and see your pretty design.

I'm so excited with how these turned out, even though a few of the stencils bled in a few spots, but you can still read them so I'm calling it a success.

Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to have you come link this up to our Teach Me Tuesday Linky - it's brand new and in need of creative contributions! http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/02/18/teach-me-tuesday-5/

I'm so glad I ran across this! I just imagined the whole thing... the look on my husbands face and everything hahahaha... I don't have a cricut, but I think I'll be investing in one sooner than later! Pinning this one for sure!